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According to data, several longtime holders have recently reactivated wallets containing hundreds of bitcoins for the first time in years. One inactive address, created on April 1, 2013, transferred 126.65 BTC valued at $7.63 million, marking its first transaction in over 11 years. Hundreds and Notably a 1,000 Stack of Vintage Bitcoin Transferred From Idle […]View the full article

Consensys Software has issued a statement addressing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges accusing the company of unregistered securities offerings through Metamask staking and swaps. Consensys contends the SEC’s actions are regulatory overreach and vows to defend its position in court, emphasizing the broader implications for the web3 ecosystem. Consensys Challenges SEC Charges On […]View the full article

Following the initial 2024 U.S. Presidential Debate, prediction market wagers on whether incumbent Joe Biden will withdraw have seen a significant increase in activity. The likelihood of Biden stepping down and being substituted has risen notably. Betting Markets React to Joe Biden’s Unintelligible Statements and Performance On Thursday, CNN broadcasted the 2024 U.S. Presidential Debate […]View the full article

Connect Money, an Egyptian fintech startup, recently secured $8 million in seed funding. The company plans to launch new business verticals using this investment. Connect Money aims to become the go-to platform for businesses seeking seamless banking services. Successful Capital Raise Demonstrates Investors’ Confidence in Connect Money Egyptian banking-as-a-service fintech startup Connect Money recently closed […]View the full article

Nigeria’s detention of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan is impacting the country’s blockchain industry, an organization representing blockchain and crypto associations has warned. Evidence of this impact includes the decline in foreign investments. The organization also argued that the continued detention of the Binance executive could jeopardize valuable collaborations and associated benefits. Nigeria’s National Interests A […]View the full article

Crypto industry leader Jesse Powell has made a significant donation of $1 million, primarily in ethereum, to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. In a social media post, Powell cited the crypto industry’s struggles with regulation under the Biden administration, specifically naming Elizabeth Warren and Gary Gensler as obstacles. Powell expressed optimism that Trump’s pro-crypto stance will […]View the full article

Losses attributed to crypto crimes involving the use of deepfakes are projected to surpass $25 billion in 2024. According to the latest Bitget research study, these losses are expected to continue rising if no regulatory intervention is introduced to curb this type of fraud. Educating users and implementing comprehensive legal and cybersecurity frameworks globally are […]View the full article

Michael Joseph McElhiney, age 37 and formerly of Spokane, Washington, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday. Between March 4, 2021, and Sept. 10, 2022, McElhiney defrauded investors by falsely claiming to operate a cryptocurrency investment fund called Mac Blockchain Solutions. He contacted victims in person, via […]View the full article

Prior to the highly anticipated presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, many on social media were speculating whether the topics of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency would come up. However, as the debate concluded, it was clear that neither candidate made any mention of these emerging digital assets or technologies. The absence of any discussion […]View the full article

Nubank, Latam’s most valuable bank, has partnered with Lightspark, a cryptocurrency-focused financial services company, to bring its customers access to Lightning Network transactions. With this partnership, Nubank expects to lower costs and get more flexibility for users to take advantage of its trading platform, according to Thomaz Fortes, Executive Director for Nubank Crypto. Nubank to […]View the full article

Asian currencies have reached their lowest levels in over 19 months as the U.S. dollar strengthens, driven by expectations of prolonged elevated U.S. interest rates. The Bloomberg Asia Dollar Index fell by 0.1% on Thursday, marking its lowest point since November 2022. Significant declines in the Philippine peso, Indian rupee, and South Korean won are […]View the full article

Interpol’s Operation First Light, a global initiative involving 61 countries, has disrupted online scam networks by freezing 6,745 bank accounts and seizing assets worth $257 million, including $2 million in cryptocurrency. The operation targeted phishing, investment fraud, fake online shopping sites, romance, and impersonation scams, leading to the arrest of 3,950 suspects and identifying 14,643 […]View the full article

Chainlink, a decentralized computing and oracle protocol, Avalanche, known for its layer one (L1) blockchain technology, and GMX, a notable decentralized exchange, have launched Chainlink Data Streams on the Avalanche blockchain. Chainlink, Avalanche, GMX Launch Data Streams on Avalanche Blockchain In communications shared with Bitcoin.com News by the three teams, the announcement notes that Chainlink […]View the full article

In a significant expansion move, Cleanspark, a leading U.S. bitcoin mining company, has announced the acquisition of its rival firm Griid for $155 million. This strategic all-stock transaction aims to enhance Cleanspark’s mining capacity, particularly in the aftermath of Bitcoin’s fourth halving event which has increased the pressure on mining profitability. Cleanspark Acquires Griid in […]View the full article

State Street Global Advisors has partnered with Galaxy Asset Management to provide advanced digital asset-based strategies, expanding investor access to the digital asset ecosystem beyond cryptocurrencies and bitcoin. “We believe we are in a strong position to make digital assets more accessible to the broader investment community through the creation of new ETFs offering exposure […]View the full article

Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. has diversified its mining activities by adding kaspa (KAS), a proof-of-work digital asset, to its portfolio. The initiative has already yielded significant results, with the company mining 93 million KAS, valued at approximately $15 million as of June 25, 2024. Marathon Digital Diversifies With Kaspa Mining, Adds $15 Million in Assets […]View the full article

The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s use of in-house proceedings to impose civil penalties for securities fraud violates the Seventh Amendment’s right to a jury trial. The case arose from the SEC’s action against George Jarkesy Jr. and his firm, Patriot28 LLC, for alleged securities fraud. The […]View the full article

Despite a brief dip below $60,000 on June 23, bitcoin has demonstrated formidable resilience by closing above this pivotal level for 118 days in 2024. According to QCP Capital, the cryptocurrency continues to hold strong against various market pressures, including substantial governmental sell-offs. QCP Capital Foresees Bitcoin Holding $60K Line, Despite Recent Market Pressures In […]View the full article

Following Vaneck’s application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a solana-based exchange-traded fund (ETF), solana has appreciated 8.1% against the U.S. dollar. Apart from bitcoin, ethereum, and stablecoins, solana now boasts the highest daily trade volume among all other crypto assets on market aggregation platforms. Vaneck’s ETF Filing Catalyzes Increase in […]View the full article

Pepe-themed meme coin Smidge is exploding today with its price up over 150% in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, a Pepe-focused layer 2 cryptocurrency, Pepe Unchained, is turning heads after raising almost $1M through the first week of its presale. Let’s dive into these two meme coins and see what’s behind their rapid rises. Smidge […]View the full article

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds witnessed a second day of inflows as they captured $21.52 million on Thursday. The leader in terms of gains was Fidelity’s FBTC led the pack with a $19 million increase. Modest Inflows for Bitcoin ETFs on Thursday With Fidelity’s FBTC Leading the Pack The 11 spot bitcoin ETFs had a […]View the full article

In a significant expansion of its cryptocurrency offerings, Vaneck has announced the filing of the first U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on Solana. This move marks a strategic enhancement of Vaneck’s digital asset products, according to Matthew Sigel, head of digital asset research. Vaneck’s New ETF to Offer Direct Exposure to Solana’s SOL Token Vaneck‘s […]View the full article

Santander, the multinational banking giant, has recently announced that it will start offering cryptocurrency trading services in Brazil. The bank will roll out this functionality to selected customers of Toro, its investment unit, this week and will gradually extend it to more users in the future. With this move, Santander joins Nubank and Itau Unibanco, […]View the full article

A court in China has ruled in favor of Justin Sun in his defamation lawsuit against the Chongqing Business Media Group. In its verdict, the court stated that claims of Sun’s involvement in insider trading, fraud, and money laundering were “entirely unsubstantiated.” The Chongqing Business Media Group subsequently removed all of its false content and […]View the full article

PRESS RELEASE. June 27, 2024 — DeltaPrime, a decentralized borrowing and investing platform, is thrilled to announce their Token Generation Event (TGE) on Uniswap and Trader Joe. The TGE marks another innovation in crypto with the launch of the $PRIME and $sPRIME tokens on July 1st, 2024. Born in the bear market and operating on […]View the full article